The haka, a chanting dance of challenge, is sacred to New Zealand’s Māori people but it’s become a beloved cultural ...

The haka, a chanting dance of challenge, is sacred to New Zealand’s Māori people but it’s become a beloved cultural ...

and in Paris by athletes from New Zealand’s Olympic team. While the best-known haka is “Ka Mate”, the chant often performed by the All Blacks rugby team before games, there are many variants.

and in Paris by athletes from New Zealand’s Olympic team. While the best-known haka is “ka mate,” the chant often performed by the All Blacks rugby team before games, there are many variants.

of the Māori people.Most of the world knows the Haka thanks to New Zealand’s national rugby team, the All Blacks. Before every match, they perform it with raw energy and passion, giving fans ...